Neurology Veterinary Technician: Advanced Patient Care

Aercmn; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) in Oakdale, MN is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Veterinary Assistant (VA) to join our Neurology team. You will work closely with neurologists to care for patients with seizures, spinal disease, and mobility issues, both in outpatient and hospital settings.

The role involves advanced nursing care, anesthesia preparation, diagnostics, and collaboration with the medical team to monitor and treat neurologic conditions.

Qualifications

• LVT or VA who is curious, collaborative, organized, and comfortable with medically complex patients.
• Neurology experience is a plus, but specialty experience isn't necessarily required.
• Strong technical skills, solid nursing foundation, and interest in learning Neurology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating outpatient Neurology appointments, including patient histories and assessments.
• Assisting with neurologic examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Providing advanced nursing care for hospitalized Neurology patients.
• Performing venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, radiography, sample collection, and other technical procedures.
• Preparing and monitoring patients for sedation and anesthesia.
• Supporting advanced imaging and surgical procedures.
• Administering medications, IV fluids, analgesics, and prescribed treatments.
• Monitoring neurologic and overall clinical status and communicating changes to the medical team.
• Helping patients with mobility, positioning, nutrition, elimination, comfort, and other nursing needs.
• Maintaining accurate medical records, treatment sheets, and patient charges.
• Providing appropriate direction and supervision to Veterinary Assistants and other support team members.

Skills

LVT/VA background

Neurology experience a plus

Job description

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) in Oakdale, MN is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Veterinary Assistant (VA) to join our Neurology team. You will work closely with neurologists to care for patients with seizures, spinal disease, and mobility issues, both in outpatient and hospital settings.

The role involves advanced nursing care, anesthesia preparation, diagnostics, and collaboration with the medical team to monitor and treat neurologic conditions.